2008 Woodie Awards
Pitchforked: one writer's take on the indie music darlingFest didn't disappoint, but may not be worth going back for
My expectations for this year's Pitchfork Music Festival were not incredibly high. Though the lineup was fairly solid, it seemed uninspired - an expected blend of the latest hype bands and festival stalwarts. Still, I couldn't miss an opportunity to mingle with the great hipster masses and sip on tasty Goose Island beer.…
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Students, residents view films on the Norris lawnSummer Outdoor series shows movies belonging to various genres
Next Wednesday night, anyone with the desire to see Homer Simpson and family "d'oh" their way through an entire motion picture will be able to do exactly that just by hanging out on Norris' lawn at around 9 p.m. or whenever the sun begins to set.
The outdoor screening is one of many going on every Wednesday throughout the summer, presented by Block Cinema.…
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CalendarA survey of area arts & cultural events
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TOURING THE THEATRE
No reservations are necessary and for only $5 per person you can take a one-hour tour that covers the historical and architectural highlights of the Chicago Theatre. You'll see the lobby, auditorium and be taken backstage if possible.…
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Christian Lander
Christian Lander, the now-famous man behind Stuff White People Like, will read from and discuss his new book based on the blog at the Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave., on Friday night. Among the things white people, apparently, like: Barack Obama, unpaid internships and being offended.…
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